The standard method of measuring hearing thresholds by presenting tones of specific frequencies at controlled intensities and recording the quietest level at which the subject can reliably detect the tone. Required test method under OSHA’s occupational hearing standard. Testing must cover 500, 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, and 6,000 Hz per ear, per 29 CFR 1910.95(h)(1).
SHOEBOX: SHOEBOX PureTest performs pure tone air conduction audiometry using the Modified Hughson-Westlake protocol across all OSHA-required frequencies.
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